Ready for leap into Year of Rabbit
ON the Lunar New Year, lanterns are hung at the front door of most Chinese homes, red ornaments adorn many houses, and food is displayed on the tables. In the months prior to the special occasion, households will carry out their chores and prepare for the celebration. The annual chore of spring cleaning, which involves […]
Things to consider before buying a rabbit
KUCHING: Many families are looking at getting live bunnies to usher in the Lunar Year of the Water Rabbit which is fast approaching, A rabbit will make a great pet and companion and can bond very well with one’s family if they understand its nature and habits. However, Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty […]
Bunny hops in as Lunar New Year nears
PHOTOS BY RAMIDI SUBARI KUCHING: According to the Chinese calendar, people will usher in the new year of the Water Rabbit on Jan 22. Rabbit is the fourth animal sign out of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac cycle. Based on Chinese astrology, it is said that the Rabbit year symbolises patience and good […]
Rabbits here, there and everywhere
‘The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.’ — Lao Tzu, ancient Chinese Taoist philosopher With the Lunar New Year just about a fortnight away, pictures of rabbits are everywhere. You see them on the Chinese New Year “ang pow” (red packet) envelopes, T-shirts and decorations, on the 2023 calendars and even […]
Vietnam Airlines opens ticket sales for upcoming Tet holiday
HANOI: Vietnam Airlines Group, which manages Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines and VASCO, has opened ticket sales for Lunar New Year (Tet) Holiday from Jan 6 to Feb 5, 2023. Tickets are available on Vietnam Airlines’ website, mobile app and official ticket offices and agents nationwide from today, reported Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Along with domestic […]
MCCC cancels Lunar New Year celebration
Coronavirus KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) has called off its Lunar New Year Celebration tomorrow amid the outbreak of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 – nCoV) and the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring it a global health emergency. In a statement, MCCC president Datuk Tan Yew Sing said that over the years, MCCC […]
Find strength in differences
KUCHING: On the brink of the Lunar New Year, Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg has urged Sarawakians to go from strength to strength in embracing their differences and not letting it divide them. “Our Sarawak is a place where the respective races are free to practice their culture, tradition, and religion without […]
